United Gold access to clubs at NRT and SIN
Aug 28, 2016, 6:48 pm
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Not sure about SATS, but the SQ *G lounges (and I believe at least in T2, the other carriers that have lounges on that second-level lounge-only level) don't even have bathrooms in the lounges, you have to go out - forget about showers.
Aug 28, 2016, 6:52 pm
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Ambassador transit lounge - there is a branch in T2 and T3, perhaps T1 also. About $15 USD for a shower and a beverage. used to be half this price.
Aug 28, 2016, 8:20 pm
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Wow! I use the SQ lounge in HKG all the time when traveling on UA. Are you saying in SIN and having *Gold on UA CM and TK And trvaling on UA to SF0 I would not be able to access the SQ SilverKris Lounge? Am I mistaken, however, what I have read above it seems to me what the posters are stating??
Aug 28, 2016, 9:25 pm
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Wow! I use the SQ lounge in HKG all the time when traveling on UA. Are you saying in SIN and having *Gold on UA CM and TK And trvaling on UA to SF0 I would not be able to access the SQ SilverKris Lounge? Am I mistaken, however, what I have read above it seems to me what the posters are stating??
Aug 28, 2016, 9:53 pm
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I used to get access to the SATS lounge which is right next door to the SQ*Gold lounge with *G status when flying coach on UA 3 hours prior to departure. They have showers. This was over a year ago, so I'm not sure if this still works. I used to have 6+ hr layovers in SIN & I would go to the SQ*G lounge & then move to the SATS later when they would let me in. Anyway, it is worth trying as the SATS lounge, when I was there last, was much better than the SQ*G lounge
Aug 29, 2016, 12:04 am
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I also was directed with an invite card to the SATS premier (not the SQ KF Gold) as a *G in Y traveling on AI. This was in June. Also T2.
Aug 29, 2016, 12:49 am
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If the OP has a Priority Pass membership, that opens up other options, especially in SIN, where there are numerous PP lounges available. Nothing outstanding, but it certainly broadens the potential variety.
Aug 29, 2016, 6:56 am
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These are not always the same -- the business lounge is usually worse. See, for example LH Business vs. Senator lounge, and more interestingly in this case the business SilverKris (better) vs KrisGold (worse) lounge. Sadly, SK has caught on and shunted UC holders in SIN to the KrisGold lounge (worse).
Aug 29, 2016, 9:54 am
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That used to be my strategy, too, but ever since UA stopped giving out stylish shower amenity kits years ago, I have gravitated more toward the NH lounge showers. For starters, it doesn't get 100 degrees in the ANA lounge shower suites. (I end up getting so hot after my shower that I... feel like I need another shower!) The NH amenities are more plentiful (shaving supplies, toothbrush, etc.). The shower suites are quite comfortable and, I think, actually slightly superior to the UA lounge suites. And, there's barely ever a rush on the showers at the ANA lounge, whereas you often end up having to wait for a shower in the UA club. Usually I just avoid the UA lounge, now, unless I have specific business to tend to regarding my reservation. Yes, the downside is that it's a bit of a hike.
If the OP has a Priority Pass membership, that opens up other options, especially in SIN, where there are numerous PP lounges available. Nothing outstanding, but it certainly broadens the potential variety.
If the OP has a Priority Pass membership, that opens up other options, especially in SIN, where there are numerous PP lounges available. Nothing outstanding, but it certainly broadens the potential variety.
Aug 29, 2016, 1:59 pm
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Just to consolidate everyone's replies, your lounges are:
NRT: UA and ANA
SIN: SQ KrisFlyer (not SilverKris)
I expect you can use your UC membership to get into the NRT UC, but presume will not be recognized by either ANA or SQ. You would use your Premier Gold card to enter instead.
(now, over and above what you originally asked... )
At NRT, what I've tended to do is to take the shower at UA, move to ANA for the udon/soba and massage chairs (ANA has showers too but somehow I like the UA ones more, don't know why). ANA has two lounges in T1 but they're qualitatively the same, the only difference is that the one around the 50's gates has windows overlooking the tarmac, the other does not. Note also that the distance between the United Club and either ANA lounge is a brisk 10 minute walk on travelators (in my experience ANA flights to/from SIN use the 50's gates). Arriving on UA, the bottom of the escalator after the security screening puts you right in front of the UC between gate 27 and 31.
NRT: UA and ANA
SIN: SQ KrisFlyer (not SilverKris)
I expect you can use your UC membership to get into the NRT UC, but presume will not be recognized by either ANA or SQ. You would use your Premier Gold card to enter instead.
(now, over and above what you originally asked... )
At NRT, what I've tended to do is to take the shower at UA, move to ANA for the udon/soba and massage chairs (ANA has showers too but somehow I like the UA ones more, don't know why). ANA has two lounges in T1 but they're qualitatively the same, the only difference is that the one around the 50's gates has windows overlooking the tarmac, the other does not. Note also that the distance between the United Club and either ANA lounge is a brisk 10 minute walk on travelators (in my experience ANA flights to/from SIN use the 50's gates). Arriving on UA, the bottom of the escalator after the security screening puts you right in front of the UC between gate 27 and 31.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...5-forward.html
Personally I prefer the 50s area lounge because of the windows and the much more open, spacious feel (particularly before/after a 12 hour flight). Food/drink offerings essentially the same.
Aug 29, 2016, 7:01 pm
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If your Star Alliance Gold (not sure if that's the same as Premier Gold), you'd have access to a number of lounges at NRT. My favorite is the ANA lounge. At Singapore, SQ runs a second-tier lounge for Star Alliance Gold members traveling in coach. If you're in J, you'd have access to the SQ KrisFlyer lounge which is an order of magnitude better than the SQ Gold lounge.
Aug 29, 2016, 7:19 pm
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At NRT, The UA lounge has business class and FC sections. The *Gold entitlement is to the business class part, downstairs.
Also at NRT, there's a separate ANA Suites (and FC) lounge, which *Golds can't use unless there's some other entitlement such as a ticket that's confirmed in suites or FC leaving NRT.
Also at NRT, there's a separate ANA Suites (and FC) lounge, which *Golds can't use unless there's some other entitlement such as a ticket that's confirmed in suites or FC leaving NRT.
Aug 29, 2016, 7:23 pm
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When it's open, you can also pay to use the pool at SIN. Admission includes towel, shower, and a nonalcoholic beverage.
Aug 29, 2016, 8:10 pm
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The ANA lounge at the top of the escalators at NRT is where we go when we have a choice. The showers are great and the food they put out is nice but the real treat is the hidden noodle bar. It's at the very end of the lounge and you order through a window.
At SIN, don't miss the butterfly garden. I had time to kill so I sought it out last time I was there. I was expecting a pretty garden and hopefully I could see some butterflies, but OMG they are everywhere - it's awesome.
At SIN, don't miss the butterfly garden. I had time to kill so I sought it out last time I was there. I was expecting a pretty garden and hopefully I could see some butterflies, but OMG they are everywhere - it's awesome.